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Freight Carrier · Philadelphia, PA

UG TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: UG TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 8800 STATE RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19136-1611, US
Telephone: (443) 290-7777

8800 STATE RD · Philadelphia, PA 19136-1611

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1231294
USDOT #3612971 USDOT Active

340
Power Units
350
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

UG TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Philadelphia, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 340 truck(s) in their fleet and 350 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1231294 and their USDOT number is 3612971.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/23/2026 · last updated Sep 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/23/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 34,830,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

84 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
6
Tow
8
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.37 61 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.58 33 Vehicle Maintenance 4.15 96 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 12

Inspection Summary

328
Total
158
Clean
170
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 138 unique codes

Critical 46

177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation2× OOS×2 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No hazardous materials / dangerous goods endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
171.2(f)Transporting Hazardous Materials not in accordance with this part1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:6× OOS×5 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:3× OOS×3 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain10× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-AABRF50The sliding suspension attachment member (undercarriage body rail) on either side exhibits 50% or more of attachment fasteners missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages5× OOS×5 SW 5
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5
177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.7× OOS×5 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48A-BI-TSABrake - Inoperative on a trailer steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× OOS×1 SW 3
177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 20

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other11× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane5× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway6× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers3× SW 1
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 1
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 1
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 1

Hours of Service 10

395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.3× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 50

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection8× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19988× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness2× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19974× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper5× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured4× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective4× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.4× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 11

172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).4× SW 5
172.2K-HMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present.1× SW 5
172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× SW 5
172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available2× SW 3
172.202A7-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list number and type of package as required.1× SW 3
172.203C2-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list RQ as required1× SW 3
172.600(c)Offer or transport without emergency response information1× SW 3
172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information1× SW 3
177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3
177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

UG TRANSPORTATION LLC
8800 STATE RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136-1611

Mailing Address

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UG TRANSPORTATION LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 138 unique codes

Critical 46

Unsafe Driving 20

Hours of Service 10

Vehicle Maintenance 50

Hazardous Materials 11

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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